Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with loss of bark and noisy breathing had laryngeal rhabdomyoma
By O'Hara, A J et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2001·Murdoch University, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laryngeal rhabdomyoma in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever was brought in because she was losing her bark, panting continuously, and making unusual noises when breathing. After examining her throat while she was under anesthesia, the vet found a large mass on her larynx. Initial tests suggested it might be a type of cancer, but further testing revealed it was actually a laryngeal rhabdomyoma, which is a rare type of tumor. The specific treatment plan wasn't detailed, but identifying the correct type of tumor is crucial for determining the best care moving forward.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever was presented for investigation of progressive loss of bark, continuous panting and increased upper respiratory noise. Examination of the larynx and pharynx under general anaesthesia identified a spherical 5 x 3 cm mass involving the right arytenoid cartilage. Cytological examination of fine needle aspirates from the mass suggested the tumour was a carcinoma, however histological examination in association with immunoperoxidase and histochemical staining identified the mass as a laryngeal rhabdomyoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11837902/